Life Advice
What do I do on a Friday/Saturday night at school?
Friday and Saturday nights are, for the most part, the only free time you’ll have during the week. Sometimes, there are events held in Agora, Assembly Hall or Grainger for students to attend. Some events I love to go to are Open Mic nights, dances and EAR performances. If these events don’t sound too exciting, having chill nights in your dorm or a friend’s dorm is always fun, too. If you prefer to keep to yourself on weekends, getting ahead on work is not a bad idea. I love the feeling of completing homework early on in the weekend so my Sunday night is spent talking to my family or on Netflix.
What are some ways in which I can improve my time management skills?
I think it’s normal for people to have problems with time management skills. It gets bad when you can’t find a balance between work and play. During study hours, put your phone on Do Not Disturb mode to avoid hearing beeps and buzzes and getting distracted. Something that helps me is setting aside five to ten minutes after I complete each subject to check social media. After the time is up, I put my phone back down and continue to the next subject. During the school week, use your free blocks for homework and studying so that when you have your next test, you’ll feel prepared and during the night, your homework load isn’t overflowing.
How do I improve my GPA?
Tip one, meet with your teacher! Your teachers want you to succeed. Talk to them after classes and schedule times to meet with them to go over your participation, test/quizzes and homework. Tip two, peer-tutoring! Last year, I took physics and it was a really hard subject for me. One of my friends suggested I go to peer-tutoring and it was really helpful advice. The tutors there are all so nice and they make the material for your subject of interest easier to understand. Tip three, study effectively! If you get consecutive grades on assignments that you are not pleased with, chances are that you aren’t studying effectively. Make flashcards, use Quizlet, meet in study groups with classmates. Ms. Parris is also a great person to talk to if you need help with your study skills.